And that’s not even getting into the Californian ride-hailing firm’s problems in Britain.

Uber’s headaches in the UK are piling up so fast it can be hard to keep track of them all, from ongoing criticism about tax to the existential threat that is its battle with regulator TfL over its London licence.

Here’s what you need to know about the battles Uber is facing in Britain right now.

1. Uber is fighting to retain its licence in London

London is a major market for Uber, and it has 40,000 drivers operating in the city. But in September, London transport regulator (TfL) refused to renew Uber’s licence, saying it isn’t “fit and proper” to hold one.

Uber is — of course — appealing the decision, and will be allowed to continue to operate until the appeals process is exhausted, so don’t expect it to disappear from the streets of the British capital tomorrow. But if it does ultimately lose, it will be a fatal blow for its business in the city — it simply won’t be allowed to operate.

“By wanting to ban our app from the capital Transport for London and the Mayor have caved in to a small number of people who want to restrict consumer choice,” Uber said in a statement in the immediate aftermath of the decision. “If this decision stands, it will put more than 40,000 licensed drivers out of work and deprive Londoners of a convenient and affordable form of transport.”

2. It is appealing a ruling over the legal status of its drivers

Uber has always insisted its drivers are self-employed, and that it is essentially a technology platform connecting independent drivers to potential customers.

But in 2016, an employment tribunal ruled that Uber’s UK drivers should be considered “workers” rather than self-employed contractors, and entitled to a range of additional benefits — like a guaranteed national minimum wage and sick pay.

3. Uber needs a new boss in the UK

Jo Bertram joined Uber four years ago, initially as the general manager for London, ultimately becoming regional general manager for Northern Europe. On Monday, the news broke that she is leaving the company as it wrestles with legal battles on multiple fronts.

Her departure means that Uber’s UK operation is currently without a proper boss, and general manager for London Tom Elvidge is currently stepping in as acting UK GM while Uber hunts for a permanent replacement.

4. Uber has been attacked over sexual assaults by drivers

One thread of criticism frequently levelled at Uber is regarding sexual assaults by its drivers. Data released in 2016 found there was on average one assault every 11 days by a driver in the UK.

In August 2017, the police accused Uber of failing to report an attack by a driver, allowing him to continue to drive and subsequently carry out another “more serious” attack. “Had Uber notified police after the first offence, it would be right to assume that the second would have been prevented,” an inspector wrote.

In a statement issued at the time of the TfL decision, Uber said: “Drivers who use Uber are licensed by Transport for London and have been through the same enhanced DBS background checks as black cab drivers. Our pioneering technology has gone further to enhance safety with every trip tracked and recorded by GPS. We have always followed TfL rules on reporting serious incidents and have a dedicated team who work closely with the Metropolitan Police.”

5. It is appealing yet another legal ruling — this one over English tests

Uber is embroiled in yet another legal battle — this one over a requirement that private hire drivers in London take English tests.

In a statement given earlier this year, Uber’s Tom Elvidge said the firm was pleased to have “secured this appeal to defend tens of thousands of drivers who risk losing their livelihoods because they can’t pass an essay writing test.”

6. Uber has been accused of sex discrimination by a female driver

Leigh Day and GMB, the law firm and union who struck a blow against Uber in the UK in the employment case, are taking on the company in the courts again.

7. There is ongoing political pressure, particularly around tax

All these legal battles are taking place against a backdrop of continued political pressure against the company — particularly around tax.

The company has been frequently criticised over its corporate structure, which meant that in 2015 — the most recent year accounts are available for — its main UK business only paid £411,000 in tax, while bookings from drivers where filtered through a company in the Netherlands.

In September, The Financial Times reported that weeks before TfL’s decision regarding Uber’s licence, a board member for the regulato brought up Uber’s tax structure as a concern. “I know tax is a question for HMRC [HM Revenue & Customs], but I have never understood how Uber’s services can be London-based for the purposes of the Taxi and Private Hire Act 1998, but non-UK based for the purposes of taxation, in particular VAT,” they said.

But the pressure from some quarters against Uber is broader than just financial criticism. It stems in part from opposition to Uber’s ruthless reputation — and also due to support for London’s historic black cab trade, which is under unprecedented threat from Uber.

Britain is a multi-sided struggle for Uber. It is fighting multiple, intense legal battles. It needs to win the hearts and minds of regulators and lawmakers. It may yet be forced to change the way it operates — or even be booted out of some cities entirely.

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